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live Trump urges nations to be ‘happily helping’ as Starmer outlines UK-allies plan for Hormuz amid oil crisis

President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.

Israel set to approve mobilisation of 450,000 reserve troops as ground attacks in southern Lebanon step up

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Middle East Conflict

Israel set to approve mobilisation of 450,000 reserve troops as ground attacks in southern Lebanon step up

Israel is set to approve the mobilisation of up to 450,000 reserve troops at the request of the military, as Israeli forces begin further ground attacks in southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.

Trump’s call to guard Hormuz shipping faces reluctant global response

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Middle East conflict

Trump’s call to guard Hormuz shipping faces reluctant global response

Governments around the world are responding cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial shipping and help restore the flow of global oil supplies.

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

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Middle East conflict

War in Middle East disrupts medicine shipments to Gulf, raising concerns over cancer drug supply

The war in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt the flow of critical medicines to Gulf countries, raising concerns about the supply of cancer treatments and other temperature-sensitive drugs, according to pharmaceutical industry executives.

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Russia fines Telegram $432,000 for failing to remove banned content amid ongoing dispute with authorities

Russia has imposed a fine of 35 million roubles (around $432,366) on the messaging platform Telegram for failing to remove content deemed illegal by the authorities, according to the Interfax news agency.

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Kyrgyz MP Shairbek Tashiev resigns after questioning by investigators

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View from Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz MP Shairbek Tashiev resigns after questioning by investigators

Kyrgyzstan lawmaker Shairbek Tashiev has resigned from parliament after being questioned by investigators. The Central Election Commission confirmed it has formally terminated his parliamentary mandate.

Kazakhstan to hold next presidential election in 2029, Tokayev says after constitutional referendum

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KAZAKHSTAN ELECTIONS

Kazakhstan to hold next presidential election in 2029, Tokayev says after constitutional referendum

Kazakhstan’s next presidential election will be held in 2029 in line with the Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said after voting in a referendum on a draft new Constitution amid debate over whether the reforms could signal a future transfer of power.

Kazakh voters approve new constitution that could allow Tokayev stay in power beyond 2029

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Kazakhstan Politics

Kazakh voters approve new constitution that could allow Tokayev stay in power beyond 2029

Kazakh voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stay in power beyond 2029. Exit polls showed that around 87% of voters have backed the new constitution.

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

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Middle East Conflict

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

Prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan after the war disrupted imports from neighbouring Iran, a major supplier of fruit, vegetables, construction materials and cigarettes. Retailers and consumers warn the shortages are already driving up costs.

Trump urges nations to be ‘happily helping’ as Starmer outlines UK-allies plan for Hormuz amid oil crisis

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Middle East conflict

live Trump urges nations to be ‘happily helping’ as Starmer outlines UK-allies plan for Hormuz amid oil crisis

President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore naviga...

Washington and Beijing hold low-key trade negotiations in Paris

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View from China

Washington and Beijing hold low-key trade negotiations in Paris

Senior officials from the United States and China met in Paris this week for a new round of trade talks, as the world’s two largest economies...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10bn defamation suit, court documents show

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Trump VS BBC

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10bn defamation suit, court documents show

Court documents released on Monday (16 March) revealed that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ...

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Middle East conflict

Trump’s call to guard Hormuz shipping faces reluctant global response

Governments around the world are responding cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send naval ships to the Strait ...

Russian aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea by Polish fighter jets

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Breach Alert

Russian aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea by Polish fighter jets

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday (13 March), according to Poland’s Operational...

Georgia urged to investigate torture allegations in OSCE report

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Georgia Politics

Georgia urged to investigate torture allegations in OSCE report

The treatment of some detainees in Georgia “has arguably reached the threshold of torture”, a probe into the country’s human rights situation backed by 23 OSCE members has found.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13rd of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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China–Europe Railway

China–Europe Railway Express freight surges 25% in early 2026

Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of rail links between Asia and Europe. The network moved about 352,000 shipping containers between January and February, a 25% increase from a year earlier.

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

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Middle East Conflict

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

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Epstein files

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.

Business

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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Global markets

Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

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CHINESE ECONOMY

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

China’s top leadership has unveiled a new push to turn advanced technologies into large-scale industrial priorities as part of the country’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide economic and social development from 2026 to 2030.

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

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Middle East conflict

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission sees no immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, it said in an email to EU governments, seen by Reuters on Monday (2 March).

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We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

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Cinema

We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

Netflix has announced a sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with director Maggie Kang saying she is excited to show audiences what more is in store.

Florida woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna’s LA home

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Crime News

Florida woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna’s LA home

A 35-year-old woman was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday (10 March) after allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle at the Los Angeles home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, prosecutors said.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

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Street Art

Banksy unmasked: Investigation reveals identity of renowned street artist

A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.

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Middle East conflict

Iran is 'open' to talks on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian FM says - Middle East conflict on 15 March

Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.

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Middle East conflict

live Trump urges nations to be ‘happily helping’ as Starmer outlines UK-allies plan for Hormuz amid oil crisis

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 15 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 15 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

U.S.- China economic chiefs meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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Diplomacy

U.S.- China economic chiefs meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.

Six more people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan

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Politics

Six more people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan

The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.

Health

Health news Healthcare

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Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

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WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

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Measles outbreak

Florida university reports measles outbreak as U.S. cases climb

A Florida university has become a new hotspot in a widening U.S. measles outbreak, with health officials confirming multiple infections and hospitalisations.

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

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Expert View

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

The World Health Organization has added the Nipah virus to its list of the world’s top 10 priority diseases, alongside COVID-19 and the Zika virus, warning that its epidemic potential highlights the global risk posed by fast-spreading outbreaks.

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

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Belgium Nestle probe

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

Belgian authorities are examining suspected cases of infants falling ill after consuming recalled Nestle baby formula, amid warnings that confirmed infections may be underestimated due to limited testing requirements.

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

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India Nipah cases

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

Two Nipah infections involving health workers in India have triggered heightened screening across Southeast Asia as authorities move to prevent the high fatality virus from spreading beyond the country.

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Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

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Middle East Conflict

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is already hitting the Middle East travel and tourism sector hard, with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimating losses of at least $600 million per day in international visitor spending.

Kilauea lava fountain shoots 400m high, ashfall forces area closure

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Volcanic Eruption

Kilauea lava fountain shoots 400m high, ashfall forces area closure

A towering lava fountain from Kilauea shot about 400 metres into the air late on Tuesday (11 March) on Hawaii Island, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of a key highway as volcanic ash and debris fell over nearby areas.

Gulf airlines resume limited flights as missile fire raises uncertainty

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Middle East Airspace

Gulf airlines resume limited flights as missile fire raises uncertainty

Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday (6 March), though the ongoing threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines.

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Middle East conflict

Thousands stranded with closures on Asia–Europe flight routes amid Middle East conflict

Air fares between Asia and Europe have surged after major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, partially reopened following closures linked to the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran. Airlines are still rerouting flights around restricted airspace, cutting economy seat supply and pushing up prices.

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Floods

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has risen to 46, authorities said, with 21 people still reported missing. The storms triggered landslides and widespread flooding, displacing thousands across Juiz de Fora and Uba.

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Climate

Trump rolls back U.S. climate regulations, ends vehicle emissions standards

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (12 February) announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

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Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 in Madagascar as fierce winds hit key port city

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people and left four others missing after tearing through eastern Madagascar, the government said on Wednesday, with the island nation’s second-largest city bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

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Spain flood

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

Rivers and reservoirs across Spain and Portugal were on the verge of overflowing on Wednesday as a new weather front pounded the Iberian peninsula, compounding damage from last week's Storm Kristin.

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

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Morocco floods

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

Morocco has evacuated more than 100,000 people from four provinces after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several northern regions, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Board of Peace

Can the Board of Peace deliver on promises to rebuild Gaza - and reshape diplomacy?

In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.

Africa in Brief: Uganda election, Nigeria pipeline and EU's high risk list

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Africa news brief

Africa in Brief: Uganda election, Nigeria pipeline and EU's high risk list

Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.

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